Teacher Training: a Reference Manual (Peace Corps, 1986, 176 p.): Chapter 1 what a teacher trainer needs to know: Training techniques: 6. Small Groups (Diads, Triads, and More):

Teacher Training: a Reference Manual (Peace Corps, 1986, 176 p.)

Chapter 1 what a teacher trainer needs to know

Training techniques

		(introduction...)
		1. Ice Breaker:
		2. Brainstorming:
		4. Demonstrations:
		5. Games/Simulations/Structured Experiences:
		6. Small Groups (Diads, Triads, and More):
		7. Role Play:
		8. Fishbowl:
		9. Field Trips:
		10. Interviews:
		11. Panels:
		12. Case Studies:
		13. Critical Incidents:
		14. Micro-teaching:
		15. Peer Training:

6. Small Groups (Diads, Triads, and More):

Purpose: Small groups of approximately two to seven are used to help share ideas and bring individuals together for discussion or problem solving. The smaller the group, the greater the chance of individual participation.

Description: Grouping is an essential part of training and can be used by the trainer to either bring people together randomly, to have teachers of the same school or school district solve problems together, or to discuss opposing views or methods with colleagues. The trainer may ask the participants to choose partners or assign partners according to the criteria suggested above. The trainer can use this technique for in training participation or to establish working groups for outside training assignments. Possible tasks might be writing objectives and lesson plans, curriculum design, analyzing situations or reporting.

Process:

a. One task is assigned to all groups or a different task is assigned to each individual group.
b. The purpose of the tasks is clearly stated and a time limit imposed.
c. How the group's work is to be presented is clearly defined.
d. Shared responsibility for presentation given to all members of any group.